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How is sampling a part of making beats?

A lot of beats are actually made up of songs by other people. Beat makers can take a recording, use a small part of it (a sample), and then use that sample creatively in the new beat. 

Think about

  • How can an old recording be used in a new beat?
  • How does sampling contribute to a beat?

Get Started

One way to figure out how sampling can be a part of making beats, is by listening to how a pro does it. 

  1. Check out the free web app samplestitch.com
  2. Experiment with playing samples by using the keys on your computer keyboard
  3. Click one of the number keys to play part of a beat by a pro that uses samples 
  4. Watch how the screen shows you what samples were used

Go Further

  1. Try to recreate the beat by playing the same samples in order with the computer keyboard
  2. Check out the other beats on the website that use samples

What to Share

Answer these questions:

  • How can an old recording be used in a new beat?
  • How does sampling contribute to a beat?